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Pet Identification

A collar, tag and microchip help Hawaiian Humane Society reunite thousands of animals with their owners every year. By simply complying with the laws that require cats to have ID and dogs to wear a county-issued license, you can help your missing pet get home.Microchip IDGet your cat or dog microchipped at Hawaiian Humane for $20, which includes registration in Oahu’s microchip database. No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome any day of week between Noon and 4 pm to the Adoptions or Admissions Center. About MicrochipsU.S. microchip maker 24PetWatch offer registration services, which is important if you relocate from Oahu.Click here to updated your contact information if you move off island. If you’re unsure which brand of chip your pet has, look it uphere.

Microchips used for pet identification are about the size of a grain of rice. In a procedure similar to a vaccination, the microchip is injected just under the skin between the shoulder blades and lasts for life. Each microchip contains a unique number.

A City & County of Honolulu dog license is what’s considered legal proof of ownership.Mail these signed forms to the Hawaiian Humane Society.

City & County of Honolulu law requires that all dogs, four months or older, have and wear a county-issued license tag. This identifies you as the legal owner. A tag can be purchased at any Satellite City Hall or at Hawaiian Humane Society. All address changes, transfers of ownership and updates must be done via the City & County of Honolulu at Satellite City Hall. Call 532-7710 to check on the status of your dog license or for more information.

Applicant must be at least 18 years old. Licenses expire on December 31 of every second year and must be renewed before March 10 following the expiration date. If your dog has been tattooed with a number or microchipped, note the number on the application.

Mail these signed forms (one per dog) along with payment to the below address. Or bring them in to any Satellite City Hall or the Hawaiian Humane Society: